HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Benefit Outsourcing Solutions data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Benefit Outsourcing Solutions
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 1,144
- Submission date
- Jun 7, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Benefit Outsourcing Solutions, the business associate (BA), reported that one of its employees mistakenly uploaded files containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,144 individuals to the web portal of its vendor. The ePHI involved included names and Social Security numbers. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Benefit Outsourcing Solutions data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,144 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 7, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Benefit Outsourcing Solutions legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Benefit Outsourcing Solutions.